Introduction
Under the presidency of Chile, in January 2015, the Security Council held 19 public meetings, 1 private meeting and 12 consultations of the whole. The Council adopted three resolutions, agreed on four presidential statements and issued 13 statements to the press. Among the public meetings there were three open debates. On 19 January, the Council held an open debate at ministerial level entitled “Inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security”, presided over by the President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet. On 30 January, the Council held an open debate on “Protection challenges and needs faced by women and girls in armed conflict and post-conflict settings”. On 15 January, the Council convened its quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East presided over by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chile, Heraldo Muñoz.
The members of the Council also conducted a mission to Haiti during the period from 23 to 25 January.
